Simone Biles isn’t flipping through the air these days—she’s galloping through open fields! The Olympic gymnast told People she’s been taking horseback riding lessons during her break from gymnastics, calling it a “daring” change from her usual high-intensity training.
“I’ve never had the opportunity ... because I was always in the gym 24/7 training,” Biles said. The superstar athlete, who earned three gold and one silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been enjoying the slower pace and fresh challenge that comes with life outside the gym.
After years of intense training and competition, Biles isn’t the only star embracing a slower pace. For one reason or another, many other A-listers have also taken well-deserved breaks from their demanding schedules. Click through this gallery to see which celebs went on a hiatus during their careers.